PHD IS ENDEMIC IRAQ. CXR IS THE CHIEF DIAGNOSTIC MODALITY. CONSIDER DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES. PREVENTION IS ACHIEVABLE.SURGERY IS STILL THE MAIN TREATMENT.ALWAYS TRY TO PRESERVE LUNG TISSUE. LUNG RESECTION IS DONE SPORADICALLY FOR CERTAIN INDICATIONS. SEARCH FOR CNS AND PA CYSTS IN PATIENTS WITH DISSEMINATED HYDATIDOSIS.